Al Makkay Sr. Award

Geographic Scope: Catholic Schools of Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Focus Area: Recognition of outstanding contributions by educators

Purpose

Honors the life of service embodied in Al Makkay, Sr. to recognize outstanding contributions by a teacher or staff member in the Catholic Schools of Cape Cod.

Eligible Schools

• St. John Paul II School
• St. Pius X School

Award

• Recognition: Beautiful crystal commemorative award
• Presentation: FACE Summer Gala (typically August)

Award Recipients History

• 2017 – Mrs. Maureen Makkay (inaugural recipient, accepted for Makkay Family)
• 2018 – Sheila Yates, St. Pius X
• 2019 – Elizabeth Kelley, St. Francis Xavier Preparatory
• 2020 – Sandro Correa, St. Pius X
• 2021 – Margaret Keras, St. John Paul II
• 2022 – Ann Marie Shaw, St. Pius X School
• 2023 – Jim Remillard, St. John Paul II
• 2024 – Rev. Christopher Hughes, St. John Paul II

How to Nominate

1. Complete Nomination Form
   • Online form available on website
   • All fields must be completed before submission
2. Required Information - Nominee
   • Full name (first and last)
   • Complete address (street, city, state, ZIP)
   • Phone number
   • School (2025-2026 school year):
   • St. John Paul II School, OR
   • St. Pius X School
   • Position/job title (2025-2026 school year)
3. Nomination Details
   • Write explanation: "Why are you nominating this person?"
   • Provide specific examples of outstanding contributions
4. Required Information - Nominator
   • Full name (first and last)
   • Phone number
   • Email address
5. Submit Nomination
   • Complete online form and submit
   • All fields required

Required Materials

• Nominee's full name, address, phone, and school
• Nominee's job position
• Written explanation of why nominee deserves recognition
• Nominator's name, phone, and email